[Shotimes] Coolant flush questions

[Donald Mallinson]

Steve,

I always just buy a couple of gallons and with a couple of 
empty containers, I make up 50-50 mix.

There is a plug you can remove on each side of the block to 
drain it, but it really isn't necessary.

I usually drain the radiator, and run fresh water in the 
system till it runs clear (motor running, keep the radiator 
full).

Then let everything drain out that you can.  Put in about 
1/2 a gallon of straight anti-freeze and then top off with 
50-50 mix.  Check the cooling freeze number after driving a 
few miles, but it should be just fine.

Don Mallinson

Steve Tatro wrote:
> What's up.
> 
> Never flushed coolant myself, so I of course have stupid questions!
> 
> How much do I need?  Obviously that depends on how much comes out, right?  So, how much comes out?  Is there a way to drain the block?  I've heard of a block drain but I've never noticed one.
> 
> Any brands of coolant better than others?  Should I go with a 50/50 mix?  Should I run water through with a garden hose before refilling?
> 
> So many questions.
> 
> I guess I need to find a big bucket to hold all this coolant that I expect to come out ;^)
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Steve Tatro
> Red/Black '93 with 172k miles
> Cincinnati, Ohio
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